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JVC GR-D395 Mini DV Camcorder

Kodak Playsport Zx3 Flash Media Camcorder

1 review

$345.93 | 1 store

9 reviews

From $74.99 | 1 store

Product Description

Use the JVC GR-D395 High-Band Digital Video Camera to capture and preserve those perfect moments. The 1/6" 680k Pixel CCD captures vivid, gorgeous photos, and the 32x Optical Zoom &... More

Use the JVC GR-D395 High-Band Digital Video Camera to capture and preserve those perfect moments. The 1/6" 680k Pixel CCD captures vivid, gorgeous photos, and the 32x Optical Zoom & 800x Digital Hyper Zoom make sure you get every detail. Enjoy 16:9 video whether you preview on the 2.5" LCD Monitor or after transferring to PC, through the FireWire or SD card. Multiple photo modes make it possible to get the best shot or shots in a variety of situations. Less

Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under... More

Heads up, adrenaline junkies. The KODAK PLAYSPORT has as much appetite for adventure as you do. And it s not afraid to get wet. This audacious little camera can plunge up to 10 ft under water and capture the entire experience in full 1080p HD. And you don t need to worry about blurry footage when things get a little shaky. With built-in image stabilization, the KODAK PLAYSPORT will stay steady as a rock. From the waves, to the slopes, to the mud-soaked trails, this baby was made for the extremes.Show them what you re made of in HD- Take the plunge with the waterproof digital video camera capable of shooting up to 10 ft under water- Go anywhere rugged design enables full 1080p HD video recording in just about any environment- Start bragging with amazing 5 MP, 16:9 widescreen HD still picturesMake a colorful statementThe KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera was designed with you in mind, right down to the colors it comes in. Less

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Key Features

Recording System

NTSC

Camcorder Type

Digital

Recording Media

Mini DV

Flash Media

Optical Zoom

32x

Without Optical Zoom

Weight

0.88 lb.

0.28 lb.

CCD

Sensor Size

1/6"

1/2.5"

Image Sensor Type

CMOS

Number of Pixels

680K pixels

Sensor Quantity

LCD / Viewfinder

LCD Screen Size

2.5 in.

2 in.

Color Viewfinder

With Color Viewfinder

Display Type

With LCD Screen

Lens

Optical Zoom

32x

Without Optical Zoom

Focal Length

2.3 - 73.6 mm

Attachment / Filter Size

27 mm

Digital Zoom

800x

Video Modes

Recording Speeds

Image Stabilizer

Digital Image Stabilizer

Night Shot

With Night Shot

Memory Photography

Digital Still Shot Mode

With Still Shot Capability

Memory Still Resolution

0.31 Megapixels

Memory Card Support

SD Card • Multimedia Card (MMC)

SD Card • SDHC Card

Max Still Image Size

640 x 480

Interfaces

Microphone Type

Internal

Output Interfaces

Audio (RCA) • FireWire / DV / i.Link • USB

Composite (Video) • Audio (RCA)

Input Interfaces

FireWire / DV / iLink

Power Supply

Battery Type

Proprietary Lithium

Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery

Battery Life

Up to 1.5 Hours

Dimensions

Weight

0.88 lb.

0.28 lb.

Depth

4.5 in.

4.4 in.

Height

3.75 in.

0.8 in.

Width

2.38 in.

2.3 in.

Warranty

1 Year

Miscellaneous

Family Line

JVC GR

UPC

046838023521

41771888640

Product ID

29157691

107990708

Release Date

25 February, 2006

Included Accessories

Remote Control

Product MPN

MPN

GR-D395US

1888643

Consumer Reviews

JVC GR-D395 Mini DV Camcorder

$345.93

Kodak Playsport Zx3 Flash Media Camcorder

From $74.99

Consumer Reviews

GR-D395 the Noisy cam!

bydjcaseanova Mar 24, 2006

5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls

Pros Small and lightweight focus/zoom features lighting options REMOTE!!

Cons This is the only CON, it's extremely loud!

Recommended it? Yes

Just purchased this camcorder 3/22/06 and finally fired it up last night. The cam is great in size and weight, very form fitting for the hands, but takes a while to get used to. Both record mode and play mode have their own sets of menu options which makes it confusing (at least it did for me)... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

3.9

Based on 9 user reviews

89% recommend this product

5 stars

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Pros

Lightweight (1)
Compact (1)

Cons

Weak Zoom (1)
Bad in Low Light (1)
Lacks features (1)
Short Battery Life (1)
Poor Sound (1)
Overpriced (1)

Good For

Gifts (1)

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Consumer Reviews

Took A Chance & So Glad I Did

bylakota84 Mar 26, 2011

14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls

Pros Size. HDMI cable. Waterproof to 10 feet. Seems durable.

Cons Battery life. Below average still pictures. Display might be easily scratched.

Recommended it? Yes

For my second trip to Hawaii I wanted to have some sort of waterproof camera that I could easily take with me while climbing through bamboo covered hills, wading through streams, and snorkeling. Unfortunately, most water-proof cameras were not getting very good reviews. The PlaySport... Read full review »

Best Waterproof Video Camera Value Available

bytiktok4321 Jun 3, 2010

9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls

Pros Brilliant entry level waterproof camera. Good picture, Great price. EASY to...

Cons Not enough menu items. Easily scratched. Not particularly rugged.

Recommended it? Yes

This is a very early review on a camcorder that I recently purchased for my daughter for her highschool graduation.

As we were planning on going on a cruise later this year, my daughter wanted to have a nice camcorder to record the trip with. Since cruises often go to places where... Read full review »

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